Similac® Special Care® 30 With Iron

Features

First and only 30 Cal/fl oz ready-to-feed liquid preterm infant formula for delivery of high-calorie, nutrient-dense formula

Highest caloric density preterm formula

Mixes easily with other Similac® Special Care® formulas for a variety of high-caloric, nutrient-dense formulas–helps eliminate potential for mixing errors and contamination

Formulated to maximize nutrient intake during periods of fluid restriction

Has a unique blend of special breast milk nutrients called nucleotides to help support the developing immune system

DHA and ARA, special nutrients found in breast milk shown to improve visual development in preterm infants

Provides calcium and phosphorus at concentrations necessary to achieve intrauterine accretion rates

Approximately 2 mg iron/kg body weight per day, when fed at 120 Cal/kg body weight per day

Precautions

Very low-birth-weight infants are particularly susceptible to gastrointestinal complications; therefore, feeding should be initiated cautiously
Tolerance to enteral feedings should be confirmed by initially offering small volumes of hypocaloric formula followed by cautious progression to higher caloric feedings. Spitting up, excessive gastric residuals, abdominal distention, abnormal stools or stool patterns, or other signs of intestinal dysfunction have been associated with enteral feeding before the intestinal tract is ready to accommodate the regimen. At the first sign of these problems, enteral feeding should be slowed or discontinued.
Never use a microwave oven to warm mixture. Serious burns can result.
Not intended for feeding low-birth-weight infants after they reach a weight of 3600 g (approximately 8 lb) or as directed by a doctor

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Availability

List Number	Item
56294	Similac Special Care 30 With Iron Ready to Feed / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / Case of 48
59439	Similac Special Care 30 With Iron Ready to Feed Institutional / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / Case of 48

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Nutrition

Unflavored Ready to Feed

Similac Special Care 30 With Iron Ready to Feed / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / Case of 48

Similac Special Care 30 With Iron Ready to Feed Institutional / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / Case of 48

Serving Size: 100 Cal
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI
Characteristics
Protein, % Cal: 12
Protein Source: Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate
Fat, % Cal: 57
Fat Source: Medium Chain Triglycerides, Soy and Coconut Oils (0.21% DHA, 0.33% ARA)
Fat Ratio: 50:30:18
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 31
Carbohydrate Source: Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose
Carbohydrate Ratio: 50:50
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 325
Nutrient Data
Energy, Cal: 100
Volume, mL: 99
Protein, g: 3.0
Fat, g: 6.61
Carbohydrate, g: 7.73
Potential Renal Solute Load, mOsm: 27.8
Water, g: 84
Linoleic Acid, mg: 700
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 1250
Vitamin D, IU: 150
Vitamin E, IU: 4.0
Vitamin K, mcg: 12
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mcg: 250
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mcg: 620
Vitamin B6, mcg: 250
Vitamin B12, mcg: 0.55
Niacin, mcg: 5000
Folic Acid, mcg: 37
Pantothenic Acid, mcg: 1900
Biotin, mcg: 37
Vitamin C, mg: 37
Choline, mg: 10
Inositol, mg: 40
Minerals
Calcium, mg: 180
Calcium, mEq: 9.0
Phosphorus, mg: 100
Magnesium, mg: 12
Iron, mg: 1.8
Zinc, mg: 1.5
Manganese, mcg: 12
Copper, mcg: 250
Iodine, mcg: 6
Selenium, mcg: 1.8
Sodium, mg: 43
Sodium, mEq: 1.9
Potassium, mg: 129
Potassium, mEq: 3.3
Chloride, mg: 81
Chloride, mEq: 2.3

Serving Size: 1000 mL
Amount Per Serving	% DV	% RDI
Characteristics
Protein, % Cal: 12
Protein Source: Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate
Fat, % Cal: 57
Fat Source: Medium Chain Triglycerides, Soy and Coconut Oils (0.21% DHA, 0.33% ARA)
Fat Ratio: 50:30:18
Carbohydrate, % Cal: 31
Carbohydrate Source: Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose
Carbohydrate Ratio: 50:50
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 325
Nutrient Data
Energy, Cal: 1014
Volume, mL: 1000
Protein, g: 30.4
Fat, g: 67.1
Carbohydrate, g: 78.4
Potential Renal Solute Load, mOsm: 282.3
Water, g: 852
Linoleic Acid, mg: 7101
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU: 12,681
Vitamin D, IU: 1522
Vitamin E, IU: 40.6
Vitamin K, mcg: 122
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mcg: 2536
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mcg: 6290
Vitamin B6, mcg: 2536
Vitamin B12, mcg: 5.58
Niacin, mcg: 50,722
Folic Acid, mcg: 375
Pantothenic Acid, mcg: 19,274
Biotin, mcg: 375.3
Vitamin C, mg: 375
Choline, mg: 101
Inositol, mg: 406
Minerals
Calcium, mg: 1826
Calcium, mEq: 91.3
Phosphorus, mg: 1014
Magnesium, mg: 122
Iron, mg: 18.3
Zinc, mg: 15.22
Manganese, mcg: 122
Copper, mcg: 2536
Iodine, mcg: 61
Selenium, mcg: 18.3
Sodium, mg: 436
Sodium, mEq: 19.0
Potassium, mg: 1308
Potassium, mEq: 33.5
Chloride, mg: 821
Chloride, mEq: 23.2

Ingredients

Unflavored Ready to Feed

Similac Special Care 30 With Iron Ready to Feed / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / Case of 48

Similac Special Care 30 With Iron Ready to Feed Institutional / 2-fl-oz (59-mL) Bottle / Case of 48

Water, Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Soy Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Coconut Oil, Lactose. Less than 0.5% of the Following: C. Cohnii Oil^*, M. Alpina Oil^†, Calcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, m-Inositol, Potassium Hydroxide, Carrageenan, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Bitartrate, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Niacinamide, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Cupric Sulfate, Riboflavin, Potassium Citrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Manganese Sulfate, Biotin, Phylloquinone, Sodium Selenate, Vitamin D3, Cyanocobalamin, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, and Nucleotides (Cytidine 5’-Monophosphate, Disodium Guanosine 5’-Monophosphate, Disodium Uridine 5’-Monophosphate, Adenosine 5’-Monophosphate).
^* A source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
^† A source of arachidonic acid (ARA).
Contains milk and soy ingredients.

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Preparation

Can be mixed 1:1 with human milk or to a variety of caloric densities using the Similac® Special Care® Liqui-Mix™ System. Follow the directions for mixing and use as prescribed by your baby's doctor.
Ready to Feed

Your baby's health depends on carefully following the directions for preparation and use. Wash hands, surfaces and any utensils before preparing feedings. This formula is ready-to-feed. Ask your baby's doctor if you need to boil (sterilize) bottle, nipple and ring before use (nipple and ring not included).
- Do not use if breakaway ring is missing or broken.
- Do not add water.
- Shake very well before feeding.
- Twist off cap.
- Follow the directions for use as prescribed by your baby's doctor.
- Once feeding begins, use within one hour or discard.
- No need to warm before feeding.

Storage & Handling

Ready to Feed
- Avoid prolonged exposure of bottles to light; store in carton until ready for use.
- Store unopened bottles at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
- If opened but not fed, recap and store in refrigerator and use within 24 hours.
- Do not reuse bottle.

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